Yes, the first real production car after WW2 for Alfa Romeo—-and it’s a pretty sweet design. A swoopy coupe with some classic proportions. Not that many were actually made—between 550 to 600 from what i’ve been able to search up. I think it’s one of the ‘lost’ Alfas in time.
more than one! Oh lovely.
Audi 100 Coupe S.
Yes it’s an advertisement, but it doesn’t make it any less cool.
It is super exciting news to hear that F1 is finally coming close to the NYC area in 2013! The race will be held in New Jersey right across the river—–with the race having a backdrop of the Manhattan skyline. This is very exciting news for race fans living in the tri-state area, and marks the latest in the sequel of F1 coming back to the US after unsuccessful stints in Indianopolis and Detroit. Obviously there is the Austin, Texas F1 return as well, however I (a) don’t like Texas and (b) think the east coast makes a better venue for F1 racing.
The announcement is expected next week! Now if we can just get the WRC to come to Brooklyn…
full story here!
the legendary Jaguar D-Type…..in blueprint form
Dan Wheldon died today in a massive 15 car (of 34 cars racing) accident in during an IndyCar race in Las Vegas earlier this afternoon. I salute him as a 2-time winner of the glorious Indianopolis 500 and a great driver. Other drivers were also injured and are being treated at the hospital. Racing has become so much safer in modern times, but this is a reminded that it’s still not immuned to catastrophe.
Following the accident, a red flag was introduced. The race was then stopped for good. However, following the announcement, the drivers and teams decided to do a 5 lap tribute to him:
The last ‘original’ Bugatti (referring to the original family run company) to be produced was the Type 101 and one of these 101s went to coachbuilder Antem and was transformed into something weird and somewhat charming. The Bugatti T101 Antem Coupe is an unusual looking design, smothered in mystery and uniqueness. In those days, plenty of ‘one-off’ cars existed, but the significance of this being of the final 8 cars Bugatti ever built before disappearing and being resurrected by an amped-up Volkswagen make this car even more interesting than it already is, in my opinion.
Only eight Type 101s were ever built. The chassis 101 504 would then be sent to Antem of Paris and become the unique Type 101 C Antem Coupé, arguably the most striking and beautiful Type 101.
more info here: http://www.supercars.net/cars/4296.html
I have tried for many years to shake my desires to want a Lancia Fulvia—-but nothing works. It still creeps up in my head all of the time.
This video doesn’t help my lust for one. Wow.
photo from Rally Pix
The MK1 Audi TT is just all types of wonderful. I’m not just saying that because I have one in the garage—-but because before I got my car—-i fantasized day and night about it, sort of how I fantasize day and night about the Alpine A110 and ur quattro now. The TT is more than a car, it is true art—-representing a point where history met with the modern world—–technology fell in love with the vintage. It could have been produced in 1965, or it could have been produced in 2005.
These photos are not of my car, however I stumbled across them looking at photos on Flickr. These are taken by Chun Yi of his impeccable 2000 225.
the hotness.
Since I AM too lazy to actually get my Petit Le Mans photos together (i will try to do some on this fine Sunday)—–Porsche has posted some great photos on their Facebook page entitled “24 Hours At The Limit” in a few different galleries. These photos are comprised of choice photoraphs from the 24 Hours @ Nurburgring and 24 Hours of Le Mans.
(click to enlarge)
So I have found something to love about the new F30 BMW 3-series. Peter showed me some photos of the “M Sport” interior on the F30, and as a lover of Alcantara and sharp accented stitched and paneled coloured trim, i have fallen in love with this interior. I love the style, the sharpness, and the wicked choice of colours and fabrics.
BMW, you screwed up the exterior, but you NAILED the interior. For me, the interior of a car is as important as the exterior—-if not more, as most of the time when we own our cars, we spend inside the car fulfilling the art of driving.
more pics here: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=598186
at the Rennsport Reunion IV
I’ve been driving A LOT these days for my new job—which means I get several hours a day on the road watching cars go by, getting stuck in traffic jams, and finding time to dissect automotive design and styling trends. It’s a great way to pass the time in a traffic jams! I find myself comparing competing brands side by side as they are stuck in traffic.
What has struck me lately is how 2 brands which are owned by the same parent company have such different philosophies and ideas about how to infiltrate the modern markets of the world. Kia has hired Peter Schreyer for their design team, which is a huge accomplishment. Hyundai has Phil Zak, who used to be at GM.
Hyundais are overstyled, overdone, and just frankly ugly from most angles. I’m not quite sure how Hyundai has captured more market gains in the US market—-considering they are (in general) more expensive, uglier, and have worse interiors than Kias do. “Hyundai” is also one of the worst names in the auto business, sort of reminding me of how in electronics there is a company called Sanyo which sort of vaguely sounds like Sony. Hyundai to Honda. “Kia” on the other hand, doesn’t evoke such weird connections, however through years of budget brand image—has its own share of problems.
But either way, both brands are winning new customers by the day in the US market. What is shocking to me is how if you didn’t tell me prices, market share, etc….and just showed me the pictures—–i would 1000% think that Kia is the brand that is succeeding much more. Such is not the case, however.
IEDEI TIP: don’t buy a Hyundai. they hurt my eyes when i’m stuck in traffic.
Comparisons of designs which are on the same Hyundai/Kia platform:
Kia Forte Koup:
Hyundai Veloster:
Kia Forte Sedan:
Kia Optima:
Hyundai Sonata:
Kia Optima interior:
Hyundai Sonata interior:
Laurent Aiello (Audi TT-R) and Bernd Schneider (Mercedes CLK) going balls to the wall against each other, no commentary. no BS.
why can’t you just go back to making timeless cars with crisp, distinctive styling? What in the world is this front end? Was it designed by 25 people following drinks and sandwiches? This is overstyled, cluttered, and schizophrenic looking.
the new F30 BMW 3-series. I can’t even get myself to post more photos of it…
BMW. they were crappy in the 50s and early 60s…went to being cool in the late 60s, 70s, and 80s….now back to being crap again.
i dig it, even though the Lancia Beta could never live up to this amount of hype!
IEDEI 
